I just committed the implementation for SHIRO-25: 'Run As'. It has been a long time coming!!! I kept the name 'runAs' in the API as it was the overall community favorite.
The new methods on the Subject interface: void runAs(PrincipalCollection identity); //assumes a new identity boolean isRunAs(); //returns true if currently operating under an assumed identity PrincipalCollection releaseRunAs(); //releases the currently assumed identity and returns it. Returns null if not operating under an assumed identity PrincipalCollection getPreviousPrincipals(); //returns the 'pre run as' identity, or null if not operating under an assumed identity The JavaDoc is much better than what I wrote above. Please check it out. I've resolved the issue with the hopes that the new methods are suitable to everyone. We can certainly re-open the issue if there needs to be something changed/fixed. Best, Les
